Find out how to complete the Coxswain Grade 3 declaration (AMSA form 1882) and the on-water tasks required.

Recent public consultations which are now closed.

Exercise Barossa was a biannual oil spill response exercise conducted in Adelaide under our National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Other Noxious and Hazardous Substances.

In this edition, learn more about the new NSCV C2 and Marine Order 97.

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A deficiency notice uses codes to show non-compliance found during a Port State control (PSC) inspection.

In this edition we explain about National Law audits,

Do a lifejacket risk assessment. Your safety, and the safety of your passengers and crew, depends on it. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

The following definitions explain the terms used specifically in the Maritime Training (MT) series documents for Registered training organisations (RTOs)

This applies to approved Registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping training leading to a certificate of competency.

If you are a Traditional Inhabitant of the Torres Strait and use your TIB to catch seafood and sell it, your boat is being used as a domestic commercial vessel. This page explains what that means, when you can use the TIB-specific exemption, and the steps you must follow to operate safely and legally.

A guide to our privacy policy.

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

Standards for domestic commercial vessels, largely replaced by the NSCV for new vessels.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Changes to safety management systems requirements' held 19 March 2025.